Rules Changes Clarification

[BUDDYonRC at aol.com]

To all who have responded to my first post on this subject.
 
First of all I wish to apologize for starting this thread again  prematurely. 
My message was posted to the list in error, it was to be an  internal message 
to Don Ramsey.
This message which was a followup to a previous post to Don Ramsey,  due to 
it's content was interpreted by most who read it at face value.
Dave L was the first to respond to me personally in a critical manner  
because of it's apparent content.
Following is my answer to Dave's post to me which may serve to more clearly  
explain my position and the necessity to set a new and productive course  
regarding this subject.
If anyone wishes to comment, answer the questions I posed to Dave in my  post 
to him or add your personal opinions please contact me personally at 
_BuddyonRC at aol.com_ (mailto:BuddyonRC at aol.com)  
   
Dave
I think you are reading me wrong. I first of all sent this message to the  
list in error. 
I was simply suggesting that the subject be addressed once again  as many 
pattern participants that have contacted me concerning the  next rules change 
cycle do not understand the need for a rule so restrictive  that for the most 
part in their view serves no purpose except to increase the  cost and difficulty 
to build a pattern legal airplane. My comments  concerning FAI were not 
intended to exclude anyone but only to obtain  information from those who will be 
directly effected by any such request  for change. 
As a member of the rules change committee I feel obligated to address all  
items directed my way. And in order for me to fully understand the wants  and 
needs of all members I will make an effort to obtain as much  information as 
possible to put each item in prospective.
I know you have a vast knowledge of the history of this rule and would hope  
that you are willing to share it with me.
Basic questions that I have are:
What is the purpose of the rule? (Considering that the two  meter size rule 
is maintained as the controlling design criteria for  pattern.)
How would a change to twelve pounds affect pattern, and  why?
What are the benefits gained by maintaining the eleven pound  limit?
Sincerely awaiting your comments. Please forward off line to 
_BuddyonRc at aol.com_ (mailto:BuddyonRc at aol.com)  
Buddy Brammer

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